Big Cats of India Wildlife Tour: Tigers, Lions and Leopards

On arrival at the New Delhi airport, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city's bustling streets or wander its wide tree-lined boulevards to get your first taste of India. Overnight stay in New Delhi.

After breakfast, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi. Begin with Raj Ghat, the memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Continue to Jama Masjid, one of India’s largest mosques built by Emperor Shah Jahan, followed by a rickshaw ride through the bustling lanes of Chandni Chowk. Later, drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. Continue to Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an outstanding example of Mughal architecture, followed by Qutub Minar, the world’s tallest brick minaret and one of Delhi’s most iconic landmarks. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, or earlier depending on your flight schedule, our driver will transfer you to New Delhi Airport for your flight to Rajkot. Upon arrival in Rajkot, you will be greeted by our local driver and transferred to Gir National Park. Check in to your resort and spend the rest of the evening at leisure. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Gir National Park.

Early in the morning, head out on a private jeep safari inside Gir National Park, the only home in the world to the endangered Asiatic Lions. Gir also shelters a remarkable diversity of wildlife, including leopards, Indian hyenas, civet cats, jackals, sambar deer, nilgai, chital, wild boar, and the unique four horned antelope. The dry deciduous forests of the park come alive with every turn of the trail, offering raw, unscripted encounters with nature at its finest. Later, drive back to the resort for breakfast and leisure time. After lunch, head out on an afternoon jeep safari to maximize your chances of spotting the magnificent Asiatic Lions roaming freely in their natural habitat. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort in Gir National Park.

Begin your day with an early morning private jeep safari in Gir National Park, venturing deep into the forest as the wildlife becomes most active. This additional safari enhances your chances of witnessing the endangered Asiatic lions in their natural habitat, along with leopards, jackals, deer species, and a rich array of birdlife. After the safari, return to the resort for breakfast and time to relax. In the afternoon, set out once again for a private jeep safari, exploring a different zone of the park to maximize wildlife sightings and photographic opportunities. After completing your safari, return to the resort for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, our driver will transfer you to Rajkot Airport for your connecting flight to Nagpur. Upon arrival at Nagpur Airport, our local driver will receive you and transfer you to the hotel in Nagpur for overnight stay.

After breakfast, depart for Pench National Park, the real inspiration behind The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. Spanning approximately 758 sq. km, Pench is known for its rich wildlife and its mention in the historical text Ain-i-Akbari. It won the Best Management Award in 2011. Upon arrival, check in at the resort.

Later in the afternoon, set out for your first jeep safari at Pench National Park. You will pass through teak forests, grasslands, and areas near the river. An experienced naturalist will guide you, following fresh tracks and animal alarm calls as you search for tigers, leopards, wild dogs, and sloth bears, along with herds of deer crossing the open clearings. The park has many kinds of land, so every safari drive feels different. Some give you close sightings, others give you quiet, peaceful moments in the wild. Dinner and overnight stay in Pench National Park.

Wake up early for your final jeep safari in Pench National Park. The forest is calm and cool at this hour, and many animals are still active before the heat sets in. Keep watch for tigers, leopards, and herds of deer moving through the grasslands. Your naturalist will track fresh signs and alarm calls to guide you toward the best sightings. After the safari, return to the resort for a hearty breakfast.

Later depart for Kanha National Park, one of the most well-maintained national parks in Asia. This park was an inspiration behind the popular novel by Rudyard Kipling - The Jungle Book. Spread in 940 sq. km of land, this national park has Indian wild dogs, Royal Bengal Tiger, sloth bears, leopards, and barasingha in good numbers. Upon arrival, check in at your resort and spend the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Kanha National Park.

Early in the morning, our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the safari entrance gate for your first jeep safari inside Kanha National Park, famous for its Bengal Tiger sightings. Kanha is also home to the rare hard-ground barasingha (swamp deer), leopards, Indian gaurs, wild dogs locally known as dhole, mouse deer, wild boars, blue bulls, spotted deer, and four-horned antelopes. Bird enthusiasts can spot rare species like the Crested Serpent Eagle, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Red-headed Vulture, and Green Munia. Later, return to the resort for breakfast. In the afternoon, after lunch, set out on an afternoon jeep safari to further increase your chances of spotting the Bengal tiger in its natural habitat. During your afternoon safari, visit Bamni Dadar, also known as Sunset Point, a major attraction inside the park. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort in Kanha National Park.

Early in the morning, set out on a guided cycling and village safari through the buffer zone of Kanha National Park, passing through the traditional Gond and Baiga tribal villages. This unique experience offers an opportunity to explore the park at a relaxed pace while learning about the local way of life. With prior permission, you may interact with villagers, visit their traditional homes, and gain insight into their culture and how they have lived alongside tigers, leopards, and other wildlife for generations. A mountain bike will be provided for this approximately 6 km ride, which takes around 3 to 4 hours, including village visits. If you are not comfortable cycling, you can enjoy the same experience in an open jeep.

After the village safari, return to the resort for breakfast and some time to relax. Later, depart for Bandhavgarh National Park. Upon arrival, check in to your resort. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the resort in Bandhavgarh National Park.

Early in the morning around 05:00 AM, our driver will pick you up from your resort and take you to your permitted safari gate in Bandhavgarh for your first jeep safari. Bandhavgarh is known for having one of the highest densities of Bengal tigers in India, offering excellent chances of spotting one, and if you are lucky, you may even see a tiger in the nearby village or on the way to the safari gate. Bandhavgarh National Park is also home to around 150 species of birds, and you can spot colourful varieties such as the Bay-backed Shrike, White-eyed Buzzard, Indian Moorhen, and more. Later, get back to the resort for breakfast. In the afternoon, set out on another jeep safari to further increase your chances of spotting a Bengal tiger in its natural habitat. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort in Bandhavgarh National Park.

Start early with a private jeep safari in Bandhavgarh National Park, known for its high chances of tiger sightings. Explore the forest and look out for wildlife such as leopards, bears, elephants, gaur, deer, and birdlife. Return to the resort for breakfast and some rest. In the afternoon, head out for another jeep safari for more wildlife sightings. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.

As per your flight timing, our driver will transfer you to Jabalpur airport for your flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival in New Delhi, our local representative will receive you and transfer you to your hotel in Delhi for an overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel or earlier as per your flight timing, our driver will transfer you to IGI Airport New Delhi for your flight to home or onward destination.